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Colleges and Universities Offering Certified Public Accountant(CPA) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Certified Public Accountant(CPA), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name

Certified Public Accountant(CPA)

Major Subject

CPA

Course Category

Certificate

Average Study Duration

6 Months per section

About Certified Public Accountant(CPA)

The Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination is for those who wish to qualify and work as Professional Accountants, Auditors, Finance Managers, Tax Managers and Consultants.
The course is examined by KASNEB and consists of three parts each with two sections as detailed below.
1. CPA Part I: Section 1 & 2.
2. CPA Part II: Section 3 & 4.
3. CPA Part III: Section 5 & 6.

Each section takes atleast 6 months to complete.
A student can combine two sections in the same part but not in different parts.
CPA graduates may proceed and pursue Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration and Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Commerce and Masters in Arts.

Below are some of the other careers for those who have pursued accounting certification.
- Accountant
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Chief Financial Officer – CFO
- Comptroller/Controller
- CPA
- Forensic Accounting
- Government Accounting
- Payroll Clerk
- Staff Accountant
- Tax Accountant
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts Receivable Clerk
- Bookkeeping

Colleges Offering Certified Public Accountant(CPA)

Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies

Nakuru

Nairobi Institute of Business Studies

Nairobi

Entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ with C+ in Mathematics and English; A degree from a recognized university; KASNEB Technician or Professional examination certificate; KACE with at least 2 principal passes and credits in Mathematics and English.
Course duration: 6 months per section.
Examination body: KASNEB.
Intakes: January and June/July.

Examination and Registration Deadlines for CPA
June Exams : Registration deadline is 30th NOVEMBER of the preceding year.
Exam payment deadline is 15th FEBRUARY of the preceding year.
December Examinations : Registration deadline is 30th MAY of the current year.
Exam payment deadline is 15th August of the current year.

Duration :6 months
Fee per term:Ksh 17000
Exam body:KASNEB

Section 2
Duration :6 months
Fee per term:17000
Exam body:KASNEB

Section 3
Duration: 6 months
Fee per term :Ksh 20000
Exam body:KASNEB

Section 4
Duration :6 months
Fee per term :Ksh 20000
Exam body :KASNEB

Section 5
Duration:6 months
Fee per term :Ksh 22000
Exam body :KASNEB

Section 6
Duration:6 months
Fee per term:Ksh 22000
Exam body :KASNEB

ATD Level 1
Exam body :KASNEB
Duration :5 months
Fee per term :Ksh 16000

ATD Level 2
Exam body :KASNEB
Duration :5 months
Fee per term :Ksh 17000

ATD Level 3
Exam body :KASNEB
Duration :5 Months
Fee per term :Ksh 18000

COFA Institute of Technology

Ongata Rongai

Course Content:
Part I Section I
- Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Law
- Entrepreneurship & Communication
Part I Section II
- Economics
- Cost Accounting
- Auditing & Assurance
Part II Section III
- Management Information Systems
- Financial Management
- Financial Reporting
Part II Section IV
- Taxation
- Company Law
- Quantitative Analysis
Part III Section V
- Principles & Practice of Management
- Management Accounting
- Advanced Financial Management
Part III Section VI
- Advanced Taxation
- Advanced Auditing & Assurance
- Advanced Financial Reporting

Course Entry Requirements
- Minimum KCSE C+ with a C+ in English and Mathematics;
- Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with at least TWO principal passes provided that the applicant has credits in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) level or equivalent qualifications; KASNEB technician or professional examination certificate;
- A degree from a recognized institution;
- Pass in ATC II.

Course duration per section: 6 months

ICS College Mombasa Branch

Mombasa

Course outline

CPA part I
Section 1
Financial accounting
Commercial law
Entrepreneurship and communication
Section 2
Economics
Management accounting
Public finance and taxation

CPA part II
Section 3
Company law
Financial management
Financial reporting
Section 4
Auditing and assurance
Management information systems
Quantitative analysis

CPA part III
Section 5
Strategy, governance and ethics
Advanced management accounting
Advanced financial management
Section 6
Advanced public finance and taxation
Advanced auditing and assurance
Advanced financial reporting

Requirements
Course Duration: 6 months per section

Exam Body: KASNEB

Grade: C+ and Above(C+ in Maths and Eng)

Summit Institute of Professionals

Nairobi

Minimum Entry requirement: C+ in KCSE

Course content:
1. PART I
Section 1:
CA11 Financial Accounting
CA12 Business Law
CA13 Entrepreneurship and Communication

Section 2
CA21 Economics
CA22 Management Accounting
CA23 Public Finance and Taxation

2. PART II
Section 3
CA31 Company Law
CA32 Financial Management
CA33 Financial Reporting

Section 4
CA41 Auditing and Assurance
CA42 Management Information Systems
CA43 Quantitative Analysis

3. PART III
Section 5
CA51 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
CA52 Advanced Management Accounting
CA53 Advanced Financial Management

Section 6
CA61 Advanced Public Finance and Taxation
CA62 Advanced Auditing and Assurance
CA63 Advanced Financial Reporting

Kenya Institute of Business and Counselling Studies (KIBCO)

Nairobi

1. SEC 1
Exam Body: KASNEB

Duration: 5 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-KCSE C+ ATD final

2. SEC 2
Exam Body: KASNEB

Duration: 5 months

Minimum entry requirement:
SEC 1

3. SEC 3
Exam Body: KASNEB

Duration: 5 months

Minimum entry requirement:
SEC 2

4. SEC 4
Exam Body: KASNEB

Duration: 5 months

Minimum entry requirement:
SEC 3

5. SEC 5
Exam Body: KASNEB

Duration: 5 months

Minimum entry requirement:
SEC 4

6. SEC 6
Exam Body: KASNEB

Duration: 5 months

Minimum entry requirement:
SEC 5

Greenwich College

Garissa

Exam Body: KASNEB

Duration: 6 months a section

Minimum Entry Qualification: O level or ATD or Any other Diploma

Course Units:
1. Section 1
>Financial Accounting
>Commercial Law
> Entrepreneurship and Communication

2. Section 2
>Economics
>Management Accounting
>Public Finance and Taxation

3. Section 3
>Company law
>Financial Management
>Financial Reporting

4. Section 4
>Audit and Assurance
>Management Information Systems
>Quantitative Analysis

5. Section 5
>Strategy, Governance and Ethics
>Advanced Management Accounting
>Advanced Financial Management

6. Section 6
>Advanced Public Finance and taxation
>Advanced Auditing and Assurance
>Advanced Financial Reporting

Experts Business College

Thika

Course Duration and Structure

Duration : 6 months per Section

Entry requirement : C + and above

Examiner: KASNEB

CPA PART 1
Section 1
Financial Accounting
Commercial Law
Entrepreneurship and Communication
Section 2
Economics
Management Accounting
Public Finance and Taxation
CPA PART 2
Section 3

Company Law
Financial Management
Financial Reporting
Section 4

Auditing and Assurance
Management Information Systems
Quantitative Analysis
CPA PART 3
Section 5

Strategy, Governance and Ethics
Advanced Management Accounting
Advanced Financial Management
Section 6

Advanced Public Finance and Taxation
Advanced Auditing and Assurance
Advanced Financial Reporting

Wibs Teachers College

Kitengela

Part i
Section 1
Section 2

Part ii
Section 3
section 4

Part iii
Section 5
Section 6

Minimum entry requirements:
KCSE aggregate C+ (Plus) with C+ (Plus) in Mathematics and English.
Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with at least TWO Principal passes and credits in mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) LEVEL.
Accounting Technicians Certificate (ATC) or the Accounts Clerk National Certificate (ACNC).
A degree from a recognised University. Any other certificates or Diplomas as may be approved by the Board of KASNEB.

Duration and Fees
Duration: 5 months per section
Fees: Ksh 12,000 per section in Part I
Fees: Ksh 14,000 per section in Part II
Fees: Ksh 16,000 per section in Part III

Kirinyaga Business and Technical Institute

Kutus

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: K.C.S.E C+ with C+in English & Maths

DURATION: 6 months per section

COURSE STRUCTURE
PART ONE

Section1

Financial Accounting
Commercial Law
Entrepreneurship & Communication
Section 2

Economics
Management Accounting
Public Finance & Taxation
PART TWO

Section 3

Financial Reporting
Company Law
Financial Management
Section 4

Quantitative Analysis
Management Information Systems
Auditing & Assurance
PART THREE

Section 5

Strategy, Governance & Ethics
Advance Management Accounting
Advance Financial Management
Section 6

Advanced Public Finance& Taxation
Advanced Auditing & Assurance
Advanced Financial Reporting

Jogima Business School

Ongata Rongai

Examination Body: KASNEB
Course Entry Requirements: KCSE C+ and above

Section 1 (CPA PART ONE)
Financial Accounting
Commercial Law
Entrepreneurship
Communication

Section 2 (CPA PART ONE)
Economics
Management Accounting
Public Finance and Taxation

Section 3 (CPA PART TWO)
Company Law
Financial Management
Financial Reporting

Section 4 (CPA PART TWO)
Auditing and Assurance
Management Information Systems
Quantitative Analysis

Section 5 (CPA PART THREE)
Strategy, Governance and Ethics
Advanced Management Accounting
Advanced Financial Management

Section 6 (CPA PART THREE)
Advanced Public Finance and Taxation
Advanced Auditing and Assurance
Advanced Financial Reporting

East Africa School of Management EASM

Donholm

section 1
1. Financial Accounting

2. Commercial Law

3. Entrepreneurship and Communication

section 2
4. Economics

5. Management Accounting

6. Public Finance and Taxation

section 3
7. Company Law

8. Financial Management

9. Financial Reporting

section 4
0. Auditing and Assurance

11. Management Information Systems

12. Quantitative Analysis

section 5
13. Strategy, Governance and Ethics

14. Advanced Management Accounting

15. Advanced Financial Management

section 6
16. Advanced Public Finance and Taxation

17. Advanced Auditing and Assurance

18. Advanced Financial Reporting

Exam body:KASNEB

Starnet College

Nairobi

Exam Body: KASNEB

Duration: 6 Months per section

Minimum entry requirements: Â C+ and Above

Course Contents:
1. SECTION 1
-Financial Accounting
-Commercial Law
-Entrepreneurship and Communication
2. SECTION 2
-Economics
-Management Accounting
-Public Finance and Taxation
3. SECTION 3
-Company Law
-Financial Management
-Financial Reporting
4. SECTION 4
-Auditing and Assurance
-Management Information Systems
-Quantitative Analysis
5. SECTION 5
-Strategy Â Governance and Ethics
-Advanced Management Accounting
-Advanced Financial Management
6. SECTION 6
-Advanced Public Finance and Taxation
-Advanced Auditing and Assurance
-Advanced Financial Reporting

Vihiga College of Business and Technical Training

Vihiga

Exam Body: KASNEB

Duration: 6 semesters

Tuition Fees: Kes 15,000 Per Module

Modules: 3

Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C+

Course Units:
-Financial Accounting
-Business Law
-Entrepreneurship and Communication
-Economics
-Management Accounting
-Public Finance and Taxation
-Company Law
-Financial Management
-Financial Reporting
-Auditing and Assurance
-Management Information Systems
-Quantitative Analysis
-Strategy, Governance and Ethics
-Advanced Management Accounting
-Advanced Financial Management
-Advanced Public Finance and Taxation
-Advanced Auditing and Assurance
-Advanced Financial Reporting

Kakamega School of Professional Studies

Kakamega

Course content:
CPA PART I
SECTION 1
1. Financial Accounting
2. Introduction to Law
3. Entrepreneurship and Communication

SECTION 2
4. Economics
5. Cost Accounting
6. Auditing and Assurance

CPA PART II
SECTION 3
7. Management Information Systems
8 Financial Management
9 Financial Reporting

SECTION 4
10. Taxation
11. Company Law
12. Quantitative Analysis

CPA PART III
SECTION 5
13. Principles and Practice of Management
14. Management Accounting
15. Advanced Financial Management

SECTION 6
16. Advanced Taxation
17. Advanced Auditing and Assurance
18. Advanced Financial Reporting

A.C.K. Bishop Hannington Institute of Theology and Development Studies

Mombasa

Modules Overview:
-CA11 Financial Accounting
-CA12 Commercial Law
-CA13 Entrepreneurship and CommunicationSection 2
-CA21 Economics
-CA22 Management Accounting
-CA23 Public Finance and TaxationSection 3
-CA31 Company Law
-CA32 Financial Management
-CA33 Financial ReportingSection 4
-CA41 Auditing and Assurance
-CA42 Management Information Systems
-CA43 Quantitative AnalysisSection 5
-CA51 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
-CA52 Advanced Management Accounting
-CA53 Advanced Financial ManagementSection 6
-CA61 Advanced Public Finance and Taxation
-CA62 Advanced Auditing and Assurance
-CA63 Advanced Financial Reporting

Kenya Institute of Professional Studies

Nairobi

Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) and C+ in English and Mathematics or ATC final or other certificates and diplomas approved by KASNEB.
Fee :Ksh 16000 per section
Exam body :KASNEB

CPA Section one
Duration: 6 months
Course contents
- Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Law
- Entrepreneurship and Communication

CPA Section Two
Duration: 6 months
Course contents
- Economics
- Auditing and Assurance
- Cost Accounting

Section Three
Duration: 6 months
Course contents
- Management information system
- Financial management
- Financial reporting

Serein Education Centre

Nakuru

1. CPA Section 1
Entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus).
Course duration: 18 months.
Fees per semester: Ksh. 11,000.
2. CPA Section 2
Entry requirements: Pass in section 1.
Fees per semester: ksh. 11,000.
3. CPA Section 3
Course duration: 5 months.
Fees per month: Ksh. 2,400.
Entry requirements: Pass Section 1 & 2.
4. CPA Section 4
Course duration: 5 months.
Fees per month: Ksh. 2,400.
Entry requirements: Pass in Section 1 & 2.
5. CPA Section 5 & 6
Fees per month: Ksh. 2,600.
Entry requirements: Pass in section 3 & 4.
Course duration: 5 months.

Traction School of Governance and Business

Nairobi

Entry requirements:
1.Secondary Education (0 level )Certificate with an aggregate average of at least grade C+(or equivalent ).
2.Advanced Education (A level) Certificate with at at least two principal passes.
3.KASNEB technician or professional examination certificate.
4.A degree from a recognized University.
5.Such other certificate or diplomas as may be approved by the board of KASNEB.

Fee Structure:
1. Section 1- KSh. 12,000
2. Section 2- KSh. 12,000
3. Section 3- KSh. 13,000
4. Section 4- KSh. 13,000
5. Section 5- KSh. 14,000
6. Section 6- KSh. 14,000

Keiway Mining and Technology College Main Campus

Kilifi

Certified Public Accountant I
Duration: 12 Months (4 Terms)
Exam: KASNEB(2 Sections)
Minimum Entry Requirements: C+ (Plus) or Equivalent
Tuition: Ksh 15,000 per Term

Certified Public Accountant II
Duration: 12 Months (4 Terms)
Exam Body: KASNEB(2 Sections)
Minimum Entry Requirements: CPA I
Tuition: Ksh 15,500 per Term

Certified Public Accountant III
Duration: 12 Months (4 Terms)
Exam Body: KASNEB(2 Sections)
Minimum Entry Requirements: CPA II
Tuition: Ksh 16,000 per Term

Juja College of Accountancy

Juja

part 1
section 1
Duration :6 months
Fees :Ksh 14000

section 2
Duration :6 months
Fees:Ksh 14000

section 3:
Duration :6 months
Entry requirement:sec 2
Fee per term:Ksh 14500

section 4:
Duration :6 month
Entry requirement:sec 3
Fee per term:Ksh 14500

Sec 5:
Duration:6 months
Entry requirement:sec 4
Fee per term :Ksh 15000

sec 6:
Duration :6 months
Entry requirement:sec 5
Fee per term:Ksh 15000

Nairobi Institute of Business Studies Distance Learning and E-learning Centre

Ruiru

Examination Body: KASNEB
Examination series: June and November
Fees per Unit:
- Section 1 and 2: 4,000
- Section 3 and 4: 4,500
- Section 5 and 6: 5,000
The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) course provides a basis for professional careers such as Accounting, Auditing, Finance Management, Tax Management and Consultancy. If one wishes to pursue a career as a professional accountant the CPA course is the first step towards a master’s or other higher degrees in reputable universities.

Kenya Institute of Development Studies

Nairobi

Part 1,section i,ii
Duration:6 months
Fee per module:Ksh 13500
Fee per paper :Ksh 4000
Entry requirements:KCSE C+,C+ in maths

Part 2,section iii,iv
Duration :6 months
Fee per module:Ksh 15000
Fee per paper:Ksh 5000
Entry requirement:pass in part 1

Part 3,section v,vi
Duration :6 months
Fee per module: ksh 16500
Fee per paper:Ksh 5500
Entry requirements:pass in part ii

Exam body :KASNEB

Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Kisumu Campus

Kisumu

Entry requirements

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with a mean grade C+ (C plus) with C+ (C plus) in both English and Mathematics
• KASNEB technician or professional examination certificate.
• A degree from a recognized university.
• Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB.
Section: 6

Examination Body: KASNEB

Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Mombasa Campus

Mombasa

Entry:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with a mean grade C+ (C plus) with C+ (C plus) in both English and Mathematics
• KASNEB technician or professional examination certificate.
• A degree from a recognized university.
• Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB.
Section: 6

Examination Body: KASNEB

Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Nairobi Campus

Nairobi

Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences Kitui Campus

Kitui

Thika School of Medical and Health Sciences

Thika

Exam Body: KASNEB

Minimum Entry requirement:
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with a mean grade C+ (C plus) with C+ (C plus) in both English and Mathematics
• KASNEB technician or professional examination certificate.
• A degree from a recognized university.
• Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB.

Tumaini Institute of Management Studies

Nairobi

Minimum entry requirements:
-K.C.S.E Examination C+ or equivalent qualification
-I.G.C.S.E Examination Grade C in 6 papers
-KASNEB Technician, Diploma or Professional Certificate
-KACE 2 principal passes with credits in English and Mathematics
-A Degree from a recognized University
-Other Certificates or Diplomas that may be approved by KASNEB

Spring Hill College of Business and Technology

Nairobi

Exam Body: KASNEB
CPA Section 1 - Fees: Ksh. 16,500; Duration: 5 months
CPA Section 2 - Fees: Ksh. 16,500; Duration: 5 Months
CPA Section 3 - Fees: Ksh. 18,000; Duration: 5 Months
CPA Section 4 - Fees: Ksh. 18,000; Duration: 5 Months
CPA Section 5 - Fees: Ksh. 20,500; Duration: 5 Months
CPA Section 6 - Fees: Ksh. 20,500; Duration: 5 Months

Universities Offering Certified Public Accountant(CPA)

Strathmore University School of Accountancy

Nairobi

This program is suitable for those students
willing to pursue fields of finance management,accounting,tax
management and accounting.

Program requirements
- Applicants are required to have scored a C+ in KCSE with
a C+ in maths and English or
hold a KACE certificate with at least two principal passes
and credits in maths and English at Kenya Certificate of Education
level or Kenya Accounting Technicians Certificate or the Accounts
Clerk National Certificate or hold a relevant degree from a recognized
institution.Other qualifications may be approved by the kasneb.

The university contacts entrance exam that consists of maths,English and
oral interview.Interview is offered every Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.00 a.m

Students are required bring the following items:
(a)Entrance exam fee of Sh.1000
(b)A copy of the national ID/ Birth Certificate/
Passport
(c) IGCSE 6 credits including English and
Mathematics and GCE 3 B’s
(d) Three passport size photographs
(e)Original and photocopies of all relevant
academic and professional certificates

Course duration
-The program takes three years

Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) School of Professional Programs

Nairobi

The program prepares graduates for
the following career opportunities:
(a)Tax management and consultancy
(b)Auditing
(c)Finance management
(d)Accounting
The program opens the door for
those who wish to further with degree
programs.

Course requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+
in English and maths or be in possession
of a KACE certificate with at least two
principal passes and credits in maths and English
at KCE level or Accounts Clerk National Certificate or
Accounting Technicians Certificate or any relevant degree
from a reputable institution.Holders of any other relevant certificates
or diplomas may be approved by the board of KASNEB

Fees:Sh.20,450 per section

Program duration
- The program takes three years

Laikipia University

Laikipia

Minimum qualifications
- One must have attained
a C+ in KCSE with C+ in maths and English.Holders of
other relevant qualification
may be admitted after approval
by the senate.

Course duration
- The program takes two years

Graduation requirements
- To graduate a student shall be required to take and pass all scheduled courses within the stipulated period.

Catholic University of Eastern Africa Gaba Campus

Eldoret

This course is prepares
students for posts of
accountants and auditors.

Entry requirements
- One must have scored
a minimum of a C+ in KCSE
with a C+ in maths and English.
Those holding other relevant
qualifications may be considered
after approval by the senate.

Course duration
- The course takes three years

Catholic University of Eastern Africa School of Continuing Professional Development

Nairobi

The program is suitable for those
who wish to pursue their interest
in accounting.Graduates may serve
as accountants and auditors.

Entry requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE
with a C+ in maths and English
or any other relevant qualification
accepted by the senate.

Course duration
- A minimum of three years

Catholic University of Eastern Africa Kisumu Campus

Kisumu

Graduates may serve as accountants,
auditors or as advisers in financial
institutions.

Course requirements
- One is required to have scored
a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in both
maths and English or its equivalent.

Course duration
- A minimum of three years

Laikipia University College (Maralal Town Campus)

Maralal

Admission requirements
- Applicants must have attained a minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in maths and English
Admission fees
- Sh.500
Tuition fees
-Sh.15,000-19,000 p.a
Period of study
- 3-9 months
Mode of study
- Day,evening and weekends

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology DKUT

Nyeri

Entry requirements
-C+ at KCSE with C+ in both English and maths or
-A certificate in ATC or
-A certificate, diploma and a degree from a recognized institution
Period of study
-6 months each section
Mode of study
-part time and full time

Laikipia University College (Naivasha Town Campus)

Naivasha

Entry requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in maths and English
Admission fees
- Sh.500
Tuition fees
- Sh.15,000-19,000 p.a
Duration
- 3-9 months
Mode of study
- Part time and full time

The East African University

Kajiado

Entry requirements

Students are required are required to have sat for KCSE
with a minimum of a C+ and C+ in maths and English

Course duration

- Two semesters

Fees
- Sh. 22,000

St. Pauls University

Limuru

Academic requirements
-The candidate must have scored a C+ with a C+ in maths and English or its equivalent
Period of study
-6 months
Mode of study
-modular